Cloud Gazing, Level Three.Cloud Gazing, Level Three, by Lisa Bastien. Neil A. Kjos Music Co., (4,380 Jutland Dr., San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , CA 92117), 2005. 4 pp. $2.95. Cloud Gazing is a lovely, "Disneyesque" early-intermediate piano solo The piano is often used to provide harmonic accompaniment to a voice or other instrument. However, solo parts for the piano can be found in some musical styles. These can take the form of a section in which the piano is heard more prominently than other instruments, or in which the piano . The melody in the A section is mostly made up of arpeggiated chords. The left hand is largely stable, while the right hand is responsible for the motion. The regular use of syncopation syncopation (sĭng'kəpā`shən, sĭn'–) [New Gr.,=cut off ], in music, the accentuation of a beat that normally would be weak according to the rhythmic division of the measure. creates momentum and flow. The harmonies in the A section are pretty but predictable (again, think Disney). The B section adds some intriguing harmonic interest, as well as a more defined melody for some nice contrast. Technically, there are some well-structured, solid challenges. There's a hand position change at measure 4 that prepares the student for a more difficult jump (same notes in a higher register) in measure 9. The left hand in the B section includes sevenths and octaves followed by cross-overs with the third finger. The right hand is reading up to three leger lines. There are two instances where the pedal should lift at the syncopation--that could be a bit of a challenge, and an important one, as the sound would be terribly muddy if the pedal were late. The ending involves handover-hand maneuvers. A warm legato tone will be required for full effectiveness. Dynamic markings are few, but the shaping is obvious and inherent in these phrases. I'd certainly encourage students to go beyond the "mf" and "mp" markings given. For the most part, this is terrific for students who enjoy pretty, "dreamy dream·y adj. dream·i·er, dream·i·est 1. Resembling a dream; ethereal or vague. 2. Given to daydreams or reverie. 3. Soothing and serene. 4. " pieces. Reviewed by Deanna Walker, NCTM NCTM National Council of Teachers of Mathematics NCTM Nationally Certified Teacher of Music NCTM North Carolina Transportation Museum NCTM National Capital Trolley Museum NCTM Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage , Nashville, Tennessee “Nashville” redirects here. For other uses, see Nashville (disambiguation). Nashville is the capital and the second most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee, after Memphis. . |
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